Consumer Reports says there are several effective ways to ease symptoms and recover more comfortably at home.

A combination of cinnamon and honey is often touted as a remedy for the common cold. While it may help alleviate symptoms, there's no evidence to support the claim of a cure.

You wake up with a stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, and that unmistakable feeling of a cold coming on. Your first thought? “Maybe I should get antibiotics to knock this out quickly.” But here’s the ...